Just started getting into cleaning up all the wiring splicing over the years and it is a mess. Got the dash pad and gauge panel off. Engine compartment is terrible. It has got a 454 motor so no 24v is needed. Should I try and repair the existing harness's and fuse panel or replace the fuse panel with Civi panel and get new harness's. As of now I only have headlights, starting circuit, and blower. Thanks for any advise from yall's experiences.
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Depends on what is close to you. Might even be worth a trip north here to the big city at one of the local "pull your own part" stores. Might even find RockAuto has what you need for a harness. Either way, you may not get wiring for blackout lights - but a clean harness is worth your time and effort. Might be worth a look in the Parts Wanted section here too.
Has anyone used the painless performance wiring harness to re-wire the whole truck? Thanks
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Not on a Chevy truck but I have on a car, nice to work with and very well made, but if I were you I'd be looking in a junkyard and pull a civvie harness out. Find one with out power windows and such and grab the cab harness too.
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Is the truck going to remain a gasoline engine?
Thanks. Yes it's a 454 now but probably putting a 8100 or 6.2LS in it. I didn't think anyone understood I wanted to go with a civilian set up and add A/C with Dakota gauges but y'all nailed it. I'm keeping the black out lights and running off a toggle switch. If anyone needs the cluster or gauge cover let me know. Just pay shipping. Thanks again
What is the condition of the cluster? My gear position indicator portion of my cluster crumbled and I am looking to replace it. I have a NOS pointer and cable assembly but nothing to attach it to. I want my wife to be able to drive the truck and counting the clicks doesn't work for her
I'll take a pic today and post
Not sure if what you want is there or not
Are the inner/outer plug mounts/fuse panel the same dimensions for military and standard trucks so I can unbolt both sides and bolt in new standard parts
Inner/outer of the
firewall
What I need is the entire back piece of the dash, the white/light blue-green part. Mine is crumbling. I wouldn't mind having the other bits, I would like a speedo to tinker with as I have some thoughts on how to fix the bouncing needle.